This series of megacode videos will take you one step further in your ACLS training. If you have not completed the ACLS Megacode Simulator section of this site, you may want to review content there before advancing into the Megacode Video Series.
In these megacode videos, you will be taken through a scenario and challenged with questions about interventions as the scenario progresses. These videos will build your rhythm identification skills and will also improve your reaction time with interventions.
The megacode series videos are compliant with the 2020-2025 AHA ACLS guidelines.
John B. says
Hi. I like the scenario questions. One suggestion for improvement would be to have an option to show no answer choices (turn them on or off), show ALL possible options, show the four options. Also, I recommend having one video be available for free. I was considering purchasing for the videos, but since I can’t tell if I like it or not, I’m gonna pass. Maybe if I could have seen one, and I like it, I would have made the purchase.
ACLS says
Thank you for the comment. I will definitely see what I can do regarding the recommendations you gave.
Regarding more content available, I do always provide a 100% moneyback guarantee with no questions asked. 100% of the risk is on me.
Kind regards,
Jeff
Mustafa says
Hi
New guideline ACLS AHA 2020
In cardiac arrest
Inj. Amiodarone 300 mg ( stock dose 150mg / 3ml ) should be given through iv direct or need dilution ..???!
ACLS says
During cardiac arrest amiodarone can be given in 10 mL of the diluent that is used to dilute it or undiluted if it is in the solution form from the vial.
During cardiac arrest amiodarone is pushed the same way that Epinephrine is pushed (rapidly) and always followed by 20 mL of normal saline.
Kind regards,
Jeff
CSMontag says
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ACLS says
Thank you so much for the encouragement. I am so glad that the site has been helpful for you. Kind regards, Jeff
LARRY KING says
DEAR CSMONTAGE,
GOOD THAT YOU ARE STILL IN THE GAME,
ME TOO, ACLS FIRST TIME 1986,
PLEASE STAYSTRONGER,
EATWRIGHT & XZERZIZE,
MUCHO LOVE,
LARRY KING,
THE HOLISTIC RN.
VENICE, FL
toscaj says
First, I love this site!!! Have used for several years to keep skills sharp, not just when renewing ACLS, tho that has been a big help as well. I haven’t been able to utilize the “drag & drop” feature on my Chrome Book. Any thoughts?? Thanks!!
ACLS says
Thank you for pointing this out. This is the first time that anyone has stated they were having a problem with chrome book and the drag and drop feature. I’m going to have to do some digging to see if I can figure out what may be causing this issue.
My apologies for the inconvenience. Fortunately, there aren’t very many questions that use this functionality.
Kind regards,
Jeff
Rani Soi says
My ACLS scheduled onJan2020.There is any change from 2020
ACLS says
The 2015 guidelines will be in effect through 2020. There will be nothing new until the American Heart Association meets in late 2020. Kind regards, Jeff
Gitau says
Hi buddy need the megacodes scenarios videos. I have taken my written exam and passed but not on skills. Any cheaper option will assist.
Chinyelu Sparks says
This review class is awesome. I am finding it difficult to differentiate between a 2nd degree block and a 3rd degree block. Thank you.
Jeff with admin. says
Differentiation between second-degree block in third-degree block can be challenging. I would encourage you to review the following pages if you have not.
2nd° block
3rd° block
Practice is an essential key to quickly learning to differentiate these two rhythms.
Kind regards,
Jeff
Jessica Bailey says
Do you know the Heart Block Poem?
❤️If the R is far from the P, then you’ve got a 1st degree!
❤️PR gets longer, longer, longer, drops, it’s a case of Wenckebach!
❤️If some R’s don’t get through, prepare to pace that Mobitz II!
❤️If the R’s & P’s don’t agree, prepare to pace that 3rd degree!
ACLS says
That’s great. Thanks for sharing! Kind regards, Jeff
Ma Remedios Brenda Jose says
As far as I know, the first line treatment for symptomatic second degree AV block is atropine and not epinephrine. And if atropine is ineffective, consider epinephrine or dopamine.
Jeff with admin. says
Atropine is the first line treatment for bradycardia, but it should not be relied upon for high degree blocks like 2nd-degree block Type II and 3rd-degree block. Atropine is not contraindicated but will most likely be ineffective.
AHA ACLS Provider Manual Pg. 125 states: “avoid relying on atropine in Type II second-degree block or third degree AV block or in patients with third-degree block with a new wide QRS complex where the location of the block is likely to be infranodal tissue.”
Kind regards,
Jeff
Natashia Vanholten says
This is my first time having to take acls. As a floor nurse we usually dont need it since we have the RRT and Code teams. I was so anxious about taking this class but thanks to this coarse I got 96% on the written and passed the megacode simulation with ease. Thank you so much!
Phil says
Jeff,
Took my ACLS today and passed . Thank you .
Phil
Jeff with admin. says
You are welcome!
Kind Regards, Jeff
cryder001 says
Your site is amazing. Scored 100% on the written and the megacode video series is soooo helpful. Thanks.
rose1234 says
I passed it.. Thank you so much.. this review course
helped me a lot
Jeff with admin. says
That’s great. I’m so glad that the site was helpful for you! Kind regards, Jeff
Joan says
I seem to be having problems logging in . Course will not log me in as a member at times. Takes several tries to get in. Love the course what am I doing wrong have to take acls in April need your course.
Jeff with admin. says
There can be a couple of things that can cause this problem. The problem is typically related to browser settings. I can help you resolve this problem. If you have further problems, please call the technical support line at 316-243-7096.
Kind regards,
Jeff
abosuyonov says
Thank you very much.
Can you please clarify,
First dose of amiodarone for stable monomorphic vtach is it 300 or 150?
Jeff with admin. says
Amiodarone is effective in preventing recurrent monomorphic VT or treating refractory ventricular arrhythmias in patients with coronary artery disease and poor ventricular function.
It is given 150 mg IV over 10 minutes; dosing should be repeated as needed to a maximum dose of 2.2 g IV per 24 hours. 300 mg bolus doses are not typically given because of the increased risk for hypotension.
Kind Regards, Jeff